Obama's Limousine Consumes as Much Fuel as a Tank

Published on October 23, 2013 in News by Gilles Olivier
Presidential Limousine

The armored limousine of U.S. President Barack Obama, commonly known as The Beast, weighs 6.8 tons and consumes 63.5 L/100 km.

Its official name is the DTS Presidential Limousine and was developed by the research and development division of General Motors.

Its main characteristics include:

- Massive armoring that can repel all kinds of attacks;
- A fire protection system;
- A night vision camera.

The Presidential superlimousine can accommodate up to six passengers enjoys individual seating. For his part, the President is entitled to his chair and a multimedia console that enables him, among other things, to keep in touch with the White House during his outings.

This veritable safe on four wheels cost the modest sum of $ 1.5 million to American taxpayers.